Attacker Mduduzi Shabalala insists Kaizer Chiefs will do their talking on the field when they take on Chippa United following comments by Morgan Mammila claimed Chiefs are "very easy to play against".
Chiefs get their season underway with a clash against Mammila's Chilli Boys at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday.
"[Chiefs are] very easy to play against, very easy. You know them, we know them. We know their advantages and disadvantages," the outspoken Mammila said at the launch of the DStv Premiership.
"One thing is for sure, don't underestimate them, they will hurt you bad. They are a big team, it's not a joke, they've made good signings.
"If they don't get what they want in the first ten minutes, they get frustrated and that's what we want to achieve."
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In response, Shabalala insists that his side will not be baited into being involved in pre-match mind-games ahead of Saturday's encounter.
"They (Chippa) have been saying a lot of things about us, but we just want to go out there and express ourselves with positive energy and a willingness to fight for the team," Shabalala told the club's media.
"They are a good side, with some very good players, so we are expecting a tough contest."
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After Chippa, Chiefs are then set for a blockbuster encounter against DStv Premiership defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday, 9 August.
"The first game is very important for us to boost our confidence. We play Sundowns in our second game and we want to go into that match with three points in the bag," Shabalala said.
Kick-off at 15:00.
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